Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Big and boot-y

Boots. There are so many songs about boots. As I sat to write these words, my mind started to fill with poetry... Fitting, because I love boots, and the theme of this post is boots with stuff on them. In the words of Nancy Sinatra:

These boots are made for walking, and that's just what they'll doone of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you.

The other thing about boots is that they're made for hard work. Like dancing in clubs, or walking on ex-lovers, or wandering. I think I like the last reason for boots the best, and it made me think of childhood poetry...

Where am I going? I don't quite know.Down to the stream where the king-cups grow-Up on the hill where the pine-trees blow-Anywhere, anywhere. I don't know.(A.A. Milne)

Did you know that there's an online compilation of poetry dedicated to Cowboy boots? They don't quite fit the theme of boots with stuff on them, sadly, but I understand the fetish.

You cynical types, I know what you'll say,But I'll honor her love to my last lovin' day,I continue to lose when I play with three suits,But my hearts always go to the girl with the boots.(James V. Miller)

When I was chatting with Allegory about a few places to go to find boots, she said: "You must go Neko!" It's true. Neko style is all about hanging stuff off of the boots, and to prove it, ::69:: sells a set of cute charms for their AntiqueBoots that even have tiny cats clinging to them, and the word 'Neko' in case you missed the theme.

Has anyone else noticed how maddening yet pretty the new browser is? I can't adjust the lighting properly to save my life -- my face is thoroughly hidden in shadows -- but go to the right sim and there's a glorious burst of color all over the place. I took these photos at the ::69:: main store, and I couldn't believe what it looked like. Part Disney, part abandoned farmhouse, all awash in light.

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Hi! I'm Achariya Maktoum, and I've been blogging in Second Life since 2007. I write about men's clothing and women's clothing, as well as interesting places to go. If you have a tip on a cool location (or if you just want to say hi), please feel free to IM me in-world.